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Old 12-10-2006, 08:16 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Default Re: When to start

It should be pretty easy if they're potted. Assuming you are going to start with smaller plants, simply bring them in at night if it gets below 50 degrees or so. My 4'-5' Basjoos in NJ were still growing very slowly (in pots) down to about 40 degrees or so this fall, with no problem.

Are you looking for seeds, or a live plant? A live plant would definitely be preferable, since seeds will take a while to get started. You can most likely get a plant off ebay, or you could look online at a retailer. I have no personal experience this way so I cannot recommend any sellers.

I found that several local nurseries in NJ have bananas, and also large chains such as Home Depot often stock them. You may want to use the yellow pages and ask your local nurseries if they will have them. I prefer this method since you can take home a larger plant which is often more established, however it will probably cost a little more.

Good luck,

~Joe
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